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as in enduring
impossible to destroy
freedom remains an inextinguishable dream for people around the world
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as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied
possesses an inextinguishable optimism that the voters find very appealing
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Recent Examples of inextinguishable
The candle that is Elton John has been inextinguishable, no matter how strong the wind.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Probably not, since his inextinguishable smirk appears to be the product of a lot of repressed anger and jealousy.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 June 2024
During the hottest summer ever measured, humans and animals alike struggle to cope as inextinguishable fires draw closer.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The vampires’ god-like perception of themselves justifies the excess, and their inextinguishable humanity keeps them grounded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 June 2024
In 1979 Lenny and Joe Goldberg were just two brothers in their 20s with an inextinguishable desire to create a tale of their own.
—Maddi Langweil, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
Throughout the unspeakable cruelty — and a few acts of kindness — young Sarr projects inextinguishable hope, holding on to the belief that on the other side of the water, on the shores of Italy, something worth all the sorrow may await him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Pegula has superb timing and consistency on her ground strokes, serious court smarts, and an inextinguishable competitive fire.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
But Baby is adamant that Atlanta will always be a part of him, his roots there inseverable and his essence inextinguishable.
—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2022
Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Probably not, since his inextinguishable smirk appears to be the product of a lot of repressed anger and jealousy.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 June 2024
During the hottest summer ever measured, humans and animals alike struggle to cope as inextinguishable fires draw closer.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The vampires’ god-like perception of themselves justifies the excess, and their inextinguishable humanity keeps them grounded.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 June 2024
In 1979 Lenny and Joe Goldberg were just two brothers in their 20s with an inextinguishable desire to create a tale of their own.
—Maddi Langweil, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024
Throughout the unspeakable cruelty — and a few acts of kindness — young Sarr projects inextinguishable hope, holding on to the belief that on the other side of the water, on the shores of Italy, something worth all the sorrow may await him.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
Pegula has superb timing and consistency on her ground strokes, serious court smarts, and an inextinguishable competitive fire.
—Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
But Baby is adamant that Atlanta will always be a part of him, his roots there inseverable and his essence inextinguishable.
—Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inextinguishable
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That cycle of emotions, all told with his eyes and mouth, has deservedly become an enduring meme.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Vintage jewelry is at the heart of this exhibition, which showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of pearls, not to mention their enduring allure of these timeless gems.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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As expected, his leaders set a strong tone for the type of work ethic, professionalism and unquenchable thirst for improvement his players adopted throughout the season.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Orlok is draped in the traditional clothing of a Transylvanian nobleman, and like most vampires, also represents the unquenchable greed of the wealthy and powerful.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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In a home in Park City, Utah, for instance, the firm installed solid white quartz counters that are nearly indestructible, but used more finicky Calacatta Arabescato marble with dramatic swirls of gray for the backsplash.—
Tim McKeough,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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The eight-legged, microscopic animals are known for being nearly indestructible.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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And Jokic, beyond the mutual respect, loves Westbrook’s energy, passion and insatiable appetite for cutting to the basket.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Its insatiable appetite for energy is highlighted by how bitcoin mining consumes more energy annually than some countries.—
Eric Solis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In reality, the change flows in the other direction, as new recruits enter the warm embrace of the imperishable military-industrial complex, eager to learn its ways.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
20 Jan. 2024
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Between July 2, 1935, and February 10, 1942, Holiday, backed by Teddy Wilson and his band, logged twenty-one studio sessions, yielding around seventy imperishable songs.—
Nick Bowlin,
Harper's Magazine,
24 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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For example, any urgent messages regarding H5N1 bird flu, which is spreading to people in the U.S., would be delayed.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than 90% of Gazans are homeless, according to the U.N., and there is an urgent need for tents and other shelters.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Jan. 2025
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Chalamet has been nominated for awards for his performance as the immortal bard at the Golden Globes and several regional critics' awards ceremonies; his fans and lookalikes can tune in tomorrow to discover whether he's been nominated for the Oscar, too.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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But in 2024, the immortal fairytale was updated by Sicangu Lakota Nation member and 2020 MacArthur Fellow Larissa FastHorse.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the clearest influence on the underlying market dynamics will be the extent to which vague but avid expectations for a lighter regulatory touch encourage investors to give stocks a longer leash until details are settled.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Spending time going places and doing things alone can be transformative, says Jessica Gaddy, a therapist in Los Angeles and avid solo traveler.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Inextinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inextinguishable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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